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Anna Hazard letter to Charity Rotch, New York, 8th mo 25 1816

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My Dear Sister New York 8th mo 25 1816
Upon looking at the date of thy last acceptable
letter more time has elapsed than I was aware of, and it has often been upon
my mind to reply to it, when some occurrance has put it by, as trifling things
consume much of our precious time it was received in good Season, as it enabled
me to answer many kind enquiries, from the friends of thy particular
acquaintance who attended our yearly meeting, which was larger than
usual, but mostly strangers to us. the weather here has been remarkably
cool and dry, that we have not suffered from the heat, a few hot days excepted
to spend the summer out
but it is so customary for the inhabitants of this City^ that many are
absent in pursuit of pleasure and refreshment from a change of air.
I cannot say that I have experienced much difference in my habit
as weakness and debility will overtake people of my age wherever they are
situated, that I do not attribute feelings of that kind to this place.
it was very pleasant to hear thy health was better which I hope continues
and observe thy recommendation of the use of Hops which are made
great use of in this City, adn was alwasy a favorite plant of mine exclu
sive of its utility. - we have seen many of our Nieces and nephews in the
source of the summer who have been passing to and from Philadelphia
as they have generally call'd to see us, B Rodman on his return from
the Springs, was here about a week ago, no doubt thou hast heard of
Andrew Robsons removal to New Bedford, some time ago, which is a
pleasant circumstance to Anna and to her friends.

B-260-7
My Dear Sister New York 8th mo 25 1816
Upon looking at the date of thy last acceptable
letter more time has elapsed than I was aware of, and it has often been upon
my mind to reply to it, when some occurrance has put it by, as trifling things
consume much of our precious time it was received in good Season, as it enabled
me to answer many kind enquiries, from the friends of thy particular
acquaintance who attended our yearly meeting, which was larger than
usual, but mostly strangers to us. the weather here has been remarkably
cool and dry, that we have not suffered from the heat, a few hot days excepted
to spend the summer out
but it is so customary for the inhabitants of this City^ that many are
absent in pursuit of pleasure and refreshment from a change of air.
I cannot say that I have experienced much difference in my habit
as weakness and debility will overtake people of my age wherever they are
situated, that I do not attribute feelings of that kind to this place.
it was very pleasant to hear thy health was better which I hope continues
and observe thy recommendation of the use of Hops which are made
great use of in this City, adn was alwasy a favorite plant of mine exclu
sive of its utility. - we have seen many of our Nieces and nephews in the
source of the summer who have been passing to and from Philadelphia
as they have generally call'd to see us, B Rodman on his return from
the Springs, was here about a week ago, no doubt thou hast heard of
Andrew Robsons removal to New Bedford, some time ago, which is a
pleasant circumstance to Anna and to her friends.